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The lineup rolls out in waves from September 16 to November 6, including ETBs, ex boxes and a 29-pack Ultra-Premium Collection with Pikachu, Espeon or Umbreon promos.
The all-foil set launches globally September 16, with 30 Pikachu rares, a new Futuristic rare tier, returning classic cards and products led by ETBs containing 9 or 11 packs.
Each 30th Celebration pack includes one of 30 rare Pikachu cards; the set also has 30 returning cards, day/night artwork and a new Futuristic rarity by YOSHIROTTEN.
The all-foil set launches worldwide September 16 with 30 Pikachu rares, 30 returning classics and a new Futuristic rare; TCG Live receives it one day earlier.
The all-foil expansion launches worldwide Sept. 16 with a new Futuristic rare rarity, one of 30 Pikachu rares per booster, 30 returning classics and five initial product configurations.
James Kowalski won NAIC with Slop Box, while Dragapult ex remained the event’s dominant deck by popularity and results; Slowking reached the Top 4.
Toshiyuki Otake, Jin Morita and Yuta Araki won their PJCS 2026 divisions, sharing deck choices before representing Japan at Worlds in San Francisco on August 28–30.
Grant Manley recommends a disruption-heavy Dragapult ex deck for NAIC after piloting it to a 9-3-1 record and Top 64 at Indianapolis Regionals.
Dragapult ex/Crushing Hammer leads after two Regional wins, while Mega Greninja ex emerges from Chaos Rising ahead of NAIC.
The 234-card B3 expansion is led by Mega Lucario ex, with May events offering Mega Heracross ex, Treecko and Gallade promos, plus a Mega Charizard Y ex deck mission through July.
Pulsing Aura launches April 28, followed by events offering Zygarde ex, Mega Heracross ex, Treecko and Gallade promos, and a Mega Charizard Y ex–Moltres ex deck through July.
Promo Card Pack Vol. 4 begins distribution at Pokémon Card Gyms across Japan on May 1, with one or two cards drawn from a seven-card lineup led by Mega Delphox ex.